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January February March April May June
Garnet Amethyst Aquamarine
Bloodstone
Diamond Emerald Pearl
Moonstone
Alexandrite

July August September October November December
Ruby Peridot
Sardonyx
Sapphire Opal
Tourmaline
Topaz
Citrine
Turquoise
Zircon

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Tiny StarANNIVERSARY GIFTSTiny Star



YearContemporaryTraditional
1stClocksPaper
2ndChinaCotton
3rdCrystal/GlassLeather
4thFlowers/AppliancesFruit
5thSilverwareWood
6thWoodCandy/Iron
7thDesk SetsWool/Copper
8thLinen/LaceBronze/Pottery
9thLeatherPottery/Willow
10thDiamond JewelryTin/Aluminum
11thFashion JewelrySteel
12thPearlsSilk
13thTextilesLace
14thGold JewelryIvory
15thWatchesCrystal
20thPlatinumChina
25thSilverSilver
30thDiamondPearl
35thJadeCoral
40thRubyRuby
45thSapphireSapphire
50thGoldGold
55thEmeraldEmerald
60thDiamondDiamond

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Tiny StarCABOCHONSTiny Star

Round
Glitzy confetti art glass cabochons make this bracelet a knock-out!Glitzy Art Glass Cabochons Bracelet
Oval
Small oval cabochons are brilliantly accented by clear rhinestones in this gorgeous swirling pin.Cabochon Swirl Pin
Pear
Satin art glass pear cabochons leap out of this luminous floral pin.Yellow Pear Cuts Pin
Marquise
White marquise cabochons and aurora rhinestones are a dazzling combination in this domed pin.White Marquise Domed Pin

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Tiny StarFACETED CUTSTiny Star

Round
A large lime green faceted round provides a shell for this cute turtle pin.Green Turtle Pin
Oval
The fuchsia stones of these fabulous dress clips demand to be noticed.Fuchsia Crystal Dress Clips
Pear
Four vivid blue pear cuts make the lush petals of this small flower pin.Blue Pear Cuts/Pave Flower Pin
Marquise
Blue marquise rhinestones give these Deanna Hamro earrings dimension.Deanna Hamro Comma Shaped Earrings
Emerald
Brilliant citrine and topaz rhinestone emerald cuts make the rays of this huge domed pin as vibrant as sunshine.Huge Domed Pin w/Citrine and Topaz Emerald Cuts
Baguette
A stem of clear baguettes adds just the right touch to this Trifari leaf pin.Trifari Blue Leaf Pin

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Tiny StarFANCY CUTSTiny Star

Diamond
Red diamond shapes in a pinwheel dance amid pink and fuchsia rhinestones in this pin by Weiss.Weiss Pink Pin w/Diamond Shape Red Pinwheel Design
Melon
They don't come any cuter than this Carolee turtle pin with melon cut shell.Carolee Tiny Turtle Pin
Shield
Stately and regal, these shield cuts really enhance this crown and dangle pin.Keystone Shield Pin w/Crown

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Tiny StarSETTINGSTiny Star

Prong
French Prong
Sawtooth
Invisible
Bezel
Channel

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Tiny StarCLASPSTiny Star

Tube Clasp
*C* Clasp
*C* Clasp
(Side View)

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Tiny StarEARRING BACKSTiny Star

Clip
Screw
Screw Clip

Pressure
Post
Wire
Lever

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Tiny StarOTHER TERMSTiny Star

Japanned Metal
The japanned (black) metal finish perfectly enhances the sparkle of the clear rhinestones in this leaf pin/earring set.Japanned Leaf Set
Pavé
This adorable baby elephant pin proudly displays his pave crown and body.
Item#FF 84-78
Baby Elephant Pin
Open-Backed and Unfoiled
The clear rounds and marquise of this spectacular set are open backed and unfoiled, allowing the color of the clothing underneath to shine through.Black and Clear Pin/Earring Set
Open-Backed and Foiled
The deep, rich color of the giant foiled center stone really makes this MIRACLE pin spectacular.Giant Miracle Art Glass Pin

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